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An electronic sign notifies the public that appointments are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at one of Pima County's vaccination sites. January 2021.

AZ turns down FEMA COVID vaccine sites, Pima County unhappy

Mar 19, 2021 The county is still trying to get the federal help.
A stage inside the former Ann Ott Elementary School in Phoenix now serves as the intake area for staff and volunteers with the International Rescue Committee who process asylum-seeking families staying at the former school-turned shelter.

Rural officials say towns are ill-prepared for asylum seekers

Mar 17, 2021 Mayor Chris Riggs says his town doesn't have a shelter or aid groups to care for families.
Organic marijuana being grown at an Arizona farm for processing into medical marijuana.

State sees first tax revenue from recreational marijuana

Mar 15, 2021 Marijuana sales put millions of dollars in state coffers in January.
U.S. Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick speaking with supporters of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at a campaign rally at the Intramural Fields at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.

Positioning for congressional race underway

Mar 14, 2021 Kirkpatrick’s announced retirement makes for wide open race.
Ann Kirkpatrick speaks at the Democratic watch party in Pima County, Nov. 6, 2018.

Congresswoman Kirkpatrick not running again

Mar 12, 2021 The five-term congresswoman says she will retire at the end of her current term.

Tucson city budget town hall: infrastructure and mobility

Mar 12, 2021 Thursday night's town hall updated residents on various projects and surveyed attendees' priorities.
The Bighorn Fire burns on Sunday, June 7, 2020 near Oro Valley, Arizona.

State looks to use inmates to help fight wildfires

Mar 11, 2021 Nearly 1 million acres in Arizona burned last year.
The Arizona state Capitol on March 3, 2020.

AZ voter-approved laws could be restricted

Mar 10, 2021 State senators approved a change to the implementation of voter approved laws.
The sign designating Barnum Hill, a man-made feature of Reid Park that may soon become a part of Reid Park Zoo's planned tiger enclosure.

Council suspends Reid Park Zoo project

Mar 9, 2021 45 day pause gives time for a compromise.
Signs advertise a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site outside of Walgreens in Tucson on April 21, 2020.

Pima County wants to know where the money is

Mar 6, 2021 Officials say they still haven’t received promised money for COVID-19 testing.
Some restaurants opened for dine-in service on Monday, while others said they plan to wait until they feel it's safe for staff and customers.

Ducey ends COVID-19 business capacity restrictions

Mar 5, 2021 The Governor issued an Executive Order ending many restrictions on businesses.
Border wall fencing with concertina wire attached in Douglas, Ariz. January 2021.

An early look at the Biden administration’s approach to immigration policy

Mar 5, 2021 President Biden has already approved a slew of directives on immigration policy, but not everything has changed.
The City of Tucson's 2018 Master Plan for Reid Park Zoo calls for turning the Park's Barnum Hill into a "Pathway to Asia" exhibit.

Romero calls for halt to zoo expansion project.

Mar 3, 2021 Pathway to Asia section would cover Reid Park's Barnum Hill.
A vial of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Essential workers are COVID-19 vaccine eligible

Mar 3, 2021 The state has changed vaccine phases to age based.
Pima County encourages voters to vote by mail in this year's elections.

State Senate changes Permanent Early Voting List

Mar 2, 2021 Staying on the list would require voting under new legislation passed by the Senate.
Tucson City Hall

Uhlich appointed to replace Durham on Tucson City Council

Mar 1, 2021 Three term council veteran will serve until the next election.

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